Publisher's Synopsis
The Macmillan Reeds Looseleaf Almanac, a versatile system that combines almanac and pilotage in one, is packed solid with up-to-date reference. Topics include pilotage, tides, safety, navigation, radio, lights, waypoints, area charts, weather and forecasts around UK and European waters, collision regulations, communications, distress situations, light recognition, rescue services and mayday procedures - in fact everything the cruising yachtsman needs to know. The looseleaf system can be personalised to the users' exact requirements yet they can still fully refresh it with one of the range of three available 2003 annual update/pilotage packs. Its unique looseleaf information and reference system, bound inside a durable velcro-fastened binder, can be tailored to the user's needs by complementing the contents supplied with whatever information they may want to add, or take out. The looseleaf format makes data access quick and easy. It has full reference sections on key topics, clearly structured for instant identification. The pilotage covers the widest geographical area of any almanac available.;With the update/pilotage packs, the looseleaf system adapts to changing cruising grounds and even single passages. These additional packs cover an area from Skagen in Denmark all the way down to Gibraltar and are available at the competitive price of [pound]12.95 each. This all-in-one, best value-for-money system is the logical publication for today's yachtsman.